The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation
Erie, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1640459
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in the areas of foundations and media access and policy. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $235K across 11 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MOTHER TERESA ACADEMY
ERIE, PA
$145K
16%

St Martin Center
Erie, PA
$100K
11%

SARAH A REED CHILDREN'S CENTER
ERIE, PA
$95K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation?
Yes. The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation give?
The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $235 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MOTHER TERESA ACADEMY, St Martin Center, and SARAH A REED CHILDREN'S CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Henry A and Mary J MacDonald Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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